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Certificate and official document retrieval

Living abroad and need a Portuguese certificate? Or need a document from another country for a process in Portugal? We request the document from the issuing authority, check it and, when needed, arrange the certified translation and the apostille or legalization. You receive a document that is ready to use.

Portuguese documents

Birth, marriage and death certificates, criminal record certificates, company registry extracts (certidão permanente), land registry certificates and more. We request each document for the right purpose to avoid repeat applications.

Foreign documents

Through our international network, we request documents in many European and non-European countries for citizenship, residence, marriage, inheritance or diploma recognition processes in Portugal.

One complete service

We combine retrieval with certified translation and apostille or legalization. One request, one contact person and one clear overall timeframe.

Most common requests

  • Birth certificate (short form or full copy)
  • Marriage certificate
  • Death certificate
  • Criminal record certificate
  • Company registry extract (certidão permanente)
  • Land registry certificate
  • Documents for citizenship applications
  • Documents for inheritance proceedings

Frequently asked questions

Can you request documents on my behalf?

Yes, in most cases. Some documents require an authorisation or a power of attorney; we tell you exactly what is needed.

How long does retrieval take?

It depends on the issuing authority. Many Portuguese documents are obtained quickly; foreign documents can take longer. We give you an estimated timeframe with your quote.

Available languages

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Send us your document and get a quote

Every document is different: the price depends on the language, the volume, the deadline and the type of certification. Send us a scan and we will email you the price and the timeframe.